There has been plenty of research in recent years showing that playing certain games or doing puzzles may keep you mentally sharp as you age. And I love to hear it. In fact, I often encourage you [...]
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Are you living in a toxic home?
If Tuesday’s discussion on the Teflon flu taught you anything… I hope it’s that your very own home impacts your health. Indeed, everything from the groceries you buy to the cookware you use plays [...]
(URGENT) Will you fall victim to the “Teflon flu”?
Do me a favor: Go to your kitchen and check your cookware. Does it have a non-stick coating? If so, listen up… Because you could be the next victim of “Teflon flu.” An insidious dinner guest [...]
“Experimental sweets” are dangerous
Did you know that the very first sugar substitute was developed in 1879—rather accidentally? Researchers were experimenting with toluene—a flammable liquid that’s used in things from paint and [...]
Chronic stress invites in disease? (YIKES!)
Americans report feeling more stressed today than after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. That’s likely because stressors now invade nearly every corner of our lives… Finances, relationships, [...]
Stress: A fast track to Alzheimer’s disease?
How many of you “just live with” stress? Perhaps you don’t think much of it. Or maybe you’re even proud of it. Indeed, some people wear living with stress as a badge of honor. Somewhere along the [...]
An “off-label” approach to battling breast cancer
For centuries, physicians have been using everything from drugs and potions to snake oil and more to treat illness. Even today, doctors often use drugs for “unintended” conditions. (Who knows, [...]
Women: You don’t have to suffer in silence
I find it downright disappointing how modern medicine tends to ignore certain health problems simply because they can’t prescribe a drug to “treat” the issue. Indeed, it’s a real pity that Big [...]
Could the night sky predict Alzheimer’s risk?
Depending on where you live, you might experience dark, starry nights… Or a night sky that never dims. And believe it or not, that exposure might influence your health. In fact, research suggests [...]
Intramuscular fat could steal your life (Details inside)
There are many different types of fat in our bodies. While the health consequences of excess visceral fat—the fat found deep within, stored around internal organs—are well known… There’s a [...]